Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

John Poindexter Biography and Timeline

Follow John Poindexter through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

John Poindexter, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1986–1986Years on this page

1986

Scandal

Politics / Republican Party

Resigns after the discovery of the diversion of Iran arms sales funds to the Contras

Scandal

Politics / Republican Party

Refuses to testify before a Senate committee

Records, sources and methodology

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